STRATEGY · UX · 2020/21
ideeal schule
From Idea to Ideal - School Transformation for Elementary Schools
School systems around the world differ in their structure, learning objectives, and educational missions. However, despite cultural differences, there are also many parallels among these systems.
We asked ourselves:
Does the ideal school model already exist, and if not, what would it look like?
With our project, we aim to finally make the knowledge gained from research and school development accessible to all German schools. We want every school to be able to dedicate itself to the continuous improvement and development of its own institution without fear of the unknown.
PERIOD
Oct. 2020 – Feb. 2021
Master's Semester 1
TEAM
Inga Wachter, Sara Breitbach, Miriam Schlegl
MY ROLE
Concept, Design, Renderings, Video, Development
TOOLS
Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
01 STARTING POINT
Education is a precious asset. It enables people to discover their potential and gives them the opportunity to shape their own lives. In the long term, it is not only the individual who benefits from education, but the entire community—and even the country in which one lives.
Under the project title “E2 – Education as Empowerment” we aim to make effective concepts and new research findings, e.g. from education science, transferable and implementable in schools. Schools should be able to develop further and move closer to the “ideal school” as defined by current research and knowledge. In this way, all children should receive the best possible education and the best possible opportunities for a fair and successful future.
02 GOALS
Compile solutions from around the world and make them accessible to schools
Give every school the opportunity to develop independently
Conduct research, set trends, and chart new directions
03 CONCEPT
To achieve our goals and carry out our mission, we have ideally planned a three-phase approach:
We’ll start with an e-book as a guide in Phase One, a video course on our website in Phase Two, and coaches in Phase Three.
LIST OF CRITERIA
Our criteria catalog serves as the foundation for our three products and services.
It is based on the key findings from our research and interviews and represents a selection from a pool of criteria. In our opinion, these nine criteria capture the essentials and thus point the way toward the ideal school.
01
Promoting Individuality and Diversity
02
A Learning-Friendly Environment
03
Use of a variety of proven methods
04
Transparency in Content and Performance Expectations
05
Smart Time Management & Independence
06
Fostering Motivation to Learn
07
A Team-Oriented Mindset Rather Than a Lone-Wolf Mindset
08
Competency-Based Learning: Basic Competencies Rather Than Specialized Competencies
09
Responsibility Toward Individuals, Society, and the Environment
04 IMPLEMENTATION
THE PHASES
PHASE 1: E-BOOK
Our handbook on school development compiles school models from around the world in e-book format and includes our list of criteria. Our criteria are explained in a clear and practical way through examples of how real schools have implemented them.
PHASE 2: VIDEO COURSE
The video course is divided into seven modules that guide users step by step through the school development process. The first video provides an overview of what users can expect from the course, and the second video is designed to assess the school’s current status. These first two videos are free, allowing potential customers to try out our service before paying to unlock the remaining modules.
PHASE 3: COACHING
The coaches first spend a day at the school to familiarize themselves with it through job shadowing. Afterward, they work with the faculty and school administration to set the goal. The basic package includes ten days of intensive support. If needed, additional sessions can be booked by the hour or by the day. About three months after the coaching, we match the school with three to four partner schools at a similar stage of development. This creates a network for exchange among the schools.
Kriterienkatalog als Basis für all unsere Produkte & Services
Handbuch in Form eines E-Books
Vorstellung und Terminvereinbarung mit unseren Coaches zur Schulentwicklung vor Ort
Kriterienkatalog als Basis für all unsere Produkte & Services